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Jan. 25, 2006 Julie Hynes, Lane County H&HS
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gambling:gambling:
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Gulf Shores High School Peer Helpers
‘Know the Rules of the Game’
Trends
Greater Access
+ Greater
Acceptance
= More
Gamblers
Cell Phone Gambling: Next
Wave?
“so what?”
stats & effects
problem problem gambling gambling Gambling
behavior which causes disruptions in any major area of life.
pathologicpathological al gambling gambling More serious form of problem gambling; loss of control; often called “gambling addiction”.
Video Gambling = Crack??
Video poker/slots– 7 in 10 Mississippi
problem gambling treatment clients say video poker is their game of choice
InternetClick & Play Lottery games
‘Crack cocaine’ of gambling...
College: Quick Facts
Male college students who gamble on cards at least once a month
Female college students who gamble on cards at least once a month
Internet gambling revenue in 2001
Internet gambling revenue in 2006 (even after new anti-Internet gambling law passed)
50.4%:
26.6%:
$3.1 billion:
$15 billion:
Most Common Effects of Problem
GamblingDebtCrimeDepression/SuicideRelationship problemsEmployment problemsConcurrent alcohol and/or drug problems
1 in 10 attempted
1 in 4
1 in 7
1 in 3 alcohol problems
1 in 10 drug problems
Economic/Financial Impact
By one estimate, the social-economic cost for each pathological gambler is in excess of $11,000 and over $3,000 for each sub-clinical pathological gambler.
If those figures generalized to Mississippi then the annualized socioeconomic costs of problem gambling to Mississippi approximates $449 million.
“how do you tell?” signs &
diagnosis
of the problem
Pathological Gambling:
DSM-IV Diagnostic Criteria1. Preoccupation with gambling
2. Increases amount of money gambled
3. Unsuccessfully tries to quit
4. Restless or irritable when trying to cut down/stop
5. Gambles as an escape
6. “Chases” losses7. Lies to others to
conceal gambling8. Has committed
illegal acts9. Has jeopardized
relationships10. Relies on others
to bail him/her out
Pathological Gambling is defined in DSM-IV as an “Impulse Control Disorder”
Given all the characteristics of problem gambling we’ve
shared, how would you identify
“responsible” gambling?
Try to come up with 5 signs.
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Problem Gambling & Alcohol Abuse
Problem drinkers are 23 times more likely to have a gambling problem than persons without an alcohol problemProblem gamblers had 7 times the rate of alcohol dependence than nongamblers and low-risk gamblers
Problem Gambling &
Substance AbuseBetween 25-65% PGs report substance abuse at some point9-16% of those with substance abuse issues also found to be PGs
Problem Gambling & Mental Health: Mood
Disorders
A major depressive disorder: likely to occur in 76 percent of pathologic gamblers
Higher suicide rates– 6% of problem gamblers made suicide
attempt within six months prior to entering treatment
Playing the Cards Right:
addressingthe issue
Helpful Links
www.friends4friends.ca
(Responsible Gambling Council -- good link for students)
www.npgaw.org
(Problem Gambling Awareness Week – good for you; further tools)
Who’s in Treatment? Mississippi Gambling Treatment Clients:
Males 47% | Females 52%Average age: 45 yearsAverage household income: $36,495Race/Ethnicity: White 87%Marital status:– Married 36% - Divorced 25%
Average gambling-related debt: $23,331